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Posted by: PanelBilly Jan 6 2014, 06:34 PM

I've got a totally restored suspension bolted up to the car and everything is just mounted with with a snug twist of the wrench. Enough so it stays together when I roll the car around. Engine isn't in yet, so the car isn't carrying all the weight. What do I do at this point? Way too early for an alignment. Do I just tighten everything where it's at or is there a smarter way to get it close to right? I figure a full alignment will be in order after the car is actually able to go down the road, but will the initial mileage be with a car that's go wheels pulling in different directions?

Posted by: r_towle Jan 6 2014, 06:47 PM

I use four jack stands, two pieces of string, and a tape measure to setup and align a car. I also use two 8 foot pieces of strapping.
Also a level and angle finder for camber.

Do you want to try this method?
It's super accurate.

Posted by: toolguy Jan 6 2014, 07:12 PM

You'll need the full weight of the entire car with gas, on the wheels before getting an accurate alignment. . once you get everything assembled to that point, you can get it 'eyeball close' with a long 2x4 across the sides of the front and rear rims to set F+R toe generally close. . hopefully you marked the shim pack thickness that you removed from the rear when you took it apart. . . If not, use a level to get the rims vertical to start. .

Posted by: r_towle Jan 6 2014, 09:52 PM

The front and rear track are different, so you just need to understand the process and it's not to hard to do...and you don't need to pay a shop.

Might want to get it close now, then once you put the motor in place it's not so far off.
I would not even bother with the camber until you have the motor in place.
Just get the toe right for now.
Rich

Posted by: Harpo Jan 7 2014, 05:11 PM

Very interested in how this is done

Thanks

David

Posted by: scott_in_nh Jan 7 2014, 05:20 PM

Here is how I learned to use string and jackstands.

It isn't difficult and offers a high level of satisfaction that you did it yourself


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Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 7 2014, 05:21 PM

double post, please delete

Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 7 2014, 05:26 PM

QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Jan 6 2014, 07:34 PM)

Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 7 2014, 05:32 PM

another double post please delete